Below Average CostSafer than AverageNORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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North Platte is a small city of 23,309 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,890
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Platte stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Platte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Platte city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.2
North Platte's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Platte costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Platte, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$871
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,890
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
North Platte's violent crime rate is 148.2 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.2 /100k
Property Crime
2582.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Platte is served primarily by NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Platte, NE
National Avg
School District
NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Platte sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 21.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.3 inches of snow per year.
North Platte's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Platte roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,500 and median rent is $871/month.
North Platte's violent crime rate is 148.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2582.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Platte are operated by NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Platte, NE has a population of 23,309, a median household income of $56,890, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Platte averages 37.3°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.9 inches
with about 28.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Platte, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69101.
The population of North Platte, Nebraska is 23,309 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Platte: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $152,500, median household income $56,890, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Platte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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